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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,670.64, 239,376.06 and 59,774.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,670.64, 239,376.06 and 59,774.86 is: 89,613.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,670.64 : 239,376.06 = 59,774.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,670.64/239,376.06 = 59,774.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,670.64x = 239,376.06 × 59,774.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,670.64x = 14,308,670,773.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,308,670,773.07/159,670.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89,613.66

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